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(x. c5 Céll MctNERY Agencies Ltd., Realtor 453-3811 or after 6 at451-2870 ROCKWOOD AREA VICTORIAN REPRODUCTION JOHN T. Cotm, Assoc. BROKER BF For most of us, buying a house is the single most important investment we'll make in our lives. That's why it's essen- tial to review all the options. If you are actively house-hunting, you may well have come across an R-2000 home. Over the past decade, a lot of "energy- efficient" houses have been built. But when you‘re investigating a Dronertv. it R-2000 technology all Canadian t7AluBlitD, 842-N00 investigating a property can be very dimcult to tell just how well- built or energy-emcient it really is. With an R-2000 house, there's no guessing. To get the R-2000 designation and identifi- cation certificate, a house must meet strict technical requirements that ensure quality, comfort, and energy emciency. The R excellent 2000 home has established an reputation for itself over the R-2000 homes are built to exacting technical requirements that go beyond those set out in current Canadian building codes and they are tested during con- struction for their energy performance. Over the last 10 years, the energy effi- ciency levels in all new homes built in Canada have increased by 50% or better, and a lot of the credit for that goes to the R-2000 program. It has raised awareness of being environmentally-responsible by using less energy in the heating and cool- ing of homes. . efficient heating and domestic hot water systems I passive solar energy gains in the house design. . high levels of insulation to reduce heat loss, maintain more even indoor air temperature and help to cut down on out- side noise o a mechanical ventilation system that keeps fresh air flowing throughout the house The "R" in R-2000 stands for resis- tance to heat loss. And the "2000" means that the technology is expected to be at the leading edge of energy-efficient building practices to the year 2000 and beyond. A R-2000 home has these key features: . careful sealing against air leakage with a continuous air vapor barrier Thanks to the R-2000 ventilation sys- tem, levels of indoor air pollution are lower than in conventional homes. Sealing and insulation help to reduce drafts and noise, and to keep dUSt and pollen outside. In short, the R-2000 home provides you and your family with a healthier, more comfortable environment in which to live. The R-2000 Home Program is a coop- erative effort involving several partners, including Energy Mines and Resources Canada and the Canadian Home Builders' Association. The world will be coming to see Canada's leading edge R- 2000 technology at Innovative Housing '93 - the largest-ever conference on ener- gy-efficient and environmentally-sensi- tive housing and development. If you would like more information about the conference, or the R-2000 Home Program, contact Energy, Mines and Resources. 580 Booth Street, 15th Floor, Ottawa, Ont. KIA 0E4. Very few big-ticket energy using items are considered good investments. For example, you buy the most fuel efficient car on the market, but it will still depreci- ate in value significantly the moment you drive it off the dealer's lot. However, you can purchase security against the rising price of energy by buying an R-2000 home because it offers dramatic savings in heating costs. "It's a Canadian home built for Canadians. Anyone in New Brunswick who is not building R-2000 houses is making a mistake," says George Dashner of New Brunswick Power. . "There is more to buying a house than just price. R-2000 homes give you quali- ty and durable construction, lower heat- ing bills, and a healthier. more comfort- able place to live," says Jack Cole, the R- 2000 Program Manager at Energy, Mines and Resources Canada. R-2000 features include careful seal- ing against air-leakage, mechanical venti- lation systems, high levels of insulation, and superior heating systems. R-2000 homes are designed to take advantage of solar heat and light, and many are equipped with energy-efficient appli- ances. As a result, they can save you up to 50% in energy costs, in addition to reducing the impact of energy use on the environment. past 10 years. In fact, it is arguably the best-built energy-efficient house any- where in the world. And the technology is all Canada.